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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,852.90, 804,588.15 and 411,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,852.90, 804,588.15 and 411,572.90 is: 616,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,852.90 : 804,588.15 = 411,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,852.90/804,588.15 = 411,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,852.90x = 804,588.15 × 411,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,852.90x = 331,146,678,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,146,678,201.14/536,852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,829.45

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